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Sunday, January 29, 2012

The 57th Idea Filmfare Awards took place today in Film City Studio, Mumbai to honour the Hindi language film industry of India. The even was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor.

This year's big winner with seven awards was Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. It won both the Popular and the Critics awards for Best Film, as well as Best Director. Zoya's younger brother Farhan picked up Best Supporting Actor and Best Dialogue.

Rockstar was next with five awards. Ranbir Kapoor won Best Actor in both the Popular and Critics votes. It also picked up three music awards including Best Music Director for Oscar-winner A.R.Rahman, who was presented with a special 47 carat diamond studded 2500th Filmfare Award trophy. Both Rockstar and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara had led with nine nominations.

Delhi Belly received four prizes in all. Abhinay Deo won Best Debut Director for this although it is technically his second film after Game also from this past year. Delhi Belly also won for Screenplay, Production Design and Editing.
A Lifetime Achievement Award was given to actress Aruna Irani, who has appeared in over 300 movies. Composer Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma of the duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal was also honoured for Lifetime Achievement.

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Complete list of winners for the 57th Idea Filmfare Awards

Best Film PopularZindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Best Film CriticsZindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Best Director
Zoya Akhtar - Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) Popular
Ranbir Kapoor - Rockstar

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) Critics
Ranbir Kapoor - Rockstar

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) Popular
Vidya Balan - The Dirty Picture

Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) Critics
Priyanka Chopra - 7 Khoon Maaf